A getaway is not always necessary to escape, disconnect and spend a handful of intimate days as a couple. In Seville and its surroundings there is a large catalog of romantic hotels, idyllic destinations in themselves ideal for slowing down and immortalizing memories.
All of them share a careful design, comfort and luxury in its maximum expression and promise to frame your stay in the best of places. From rural retreats, lodges equipped with spas to urban refuges that breathe elegance on all four sides. These options are, by all means, the ingredient you need to enjoy a captivating experience with your partner.
1. Parador de Carmona
The Parador de Camona dominates from the heights of this historic town near Seville. A haven of peace full of charm, stunning architecture and spectacular views.
Built in the parade ground of the Alcazar of King Pedro, this parador has elegant inhabitants, exquisite cuisine and a dreamlike swimming pool, perfect for the summer months. All in all, its picturesque courtyards and the viewpoint terrace it offers guests make it one of the most romantic hotels in the province of Seville.
📍c/ Alcázar, s/n (Carmona)
2. EME
Waking up in front of the Cathedral of Seville might be reason enough to stay at this well-known luxury hotel. But it is not the only one. Architect Juan Pedro Donaire restored the 14 16th-century houses that made up this property, and the result is celebrated with a visual feat just steps from the Sevillian monument.
In total, 60 rooms make up this refined hotel with Almohad motifs, minimalist touches and nods to the Golden Age. The hotel has a terrace and an extraordinary swimming pool with views of the Gothic temple.
📍 c/ Alemanes, 27
3. Suites Murillo Plaza Santa Cruz
The remodeling of this building, inspiration for one of the most emblematic scenes of Rossini’s The Barber of Seville , results in a seductive lodging in the beginnings of the Barrio de Santa Cruz.
Suites Murillo’s dreamy apartments are equipped with all the necessities. Except for its juicy Deluxe Suite, where you can revel in a private Jacuzzi overlooking Murillo’s gardens and its historic liana trees.
📍 Plaza Alfaro, 4
4. CoolRooms Villapanés Palace
When thinking about romantic hotels in Seville, it is inevitable to take into consideration this 17th century palace turned into an Eden of good taste. Its interior offers valuable manifestations of civil baroque architecture in Seville and courtyards of an inhospitable beauty. In this regard, it is said that the Patio de las Conchas was the original starting point of the Jacobean Route Vía de la Plata, in whose fountain the pilgrims had to wash their hands before starting their journey.
The hotel that houses the Palacio Villapanés has many other benefits: a wellness area and an attractive terrace that overlooks the city from above. In this case, the interior design and the incorporation of design pieces was in charge of GCA Arquitectos and Patricia Urquiola.
📍 c/ Santiago, 31
5. Hacienda de San Rafael
The Sevillian countryside that connects the city to Jerez de la Frontera is home to one of Andalusia’s best-kept secrets: the Hacienda de San Rafael. Five acres of land that once served as a thriving olive oil producer are now home to a select little corner in the middle of nature.
Brothers Anthony and Patrick Reid are behind this project that integrates a delicate decoration with a rustic air and modern touches, Andalusian, Indian and Zimbabwean elements. The pool presides over the central bathroom, although guests will find among its offer succulent suites that are pure luxury, with marble bathrooms and private pools that will delight any couple.
A hideaway to retire among olive groves and orange trees and, of course, one of the best romantic hotels in the vicinity of Seville.
📍 Kilometer 594 of the N-IV, Las Cabezas de San Juan (Seville).